Academy Staff
Ancient City Soccer Club strives to offer the highest level of training and in-game experiences for our Academy teams through our Club Curriculum and the excellent coaches and instructors. Academy coaches are chosen based on their playing experience, coaching experience, coaching licenses, and their personality.
Casey O'Linn - U8 Boys Academy Director/Recreation Director
Playing Experience
Casey began playing soccer at the age of six. He played high school and club soccer in Columbus, Ohio. After college, Casey continued to play and manage a team in the Columbus Premier League, a top amateur league in the area.
Coaching Experience
Casey is a USSF National "C" licensed coach and has coached soccer for over 17 years. He was Assistant coach to the 2002 Boys Division II State Champion team in Ohio, where he went on to be the head coach for two additional years. Additionally, he has coached his own kids in each of the leagues they have played in. For the past two years, Casey assisted with the Ancient City Boy's Soccer Academy.
Education
Casey received his MA in Sport and Exercise Management from Ohio State University in 2003. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA and a Certified Speed and Agility coach through Athletes Acceleration. Casey, his wife, Brittan, and their five children moved from Ohio to St. Augustine in 2014 and are excited to see what God has in store for them.
Loral Burke - Girls Academy Director
Becoming a Coach
If you are interested in coaching with Ancient City Soccer or the Developmental Academy, please contact Recreation Director, Casey O'Linn.
ACSC Coach's Application
Florida Youth Soccer Association and St Johns County require Ancient City Soccer Club to have each volunteer complete both risk disclosure forms prior to direct contact with any youth player. If you are interested in coaching, please fill out both forms completely and mail to:
Ancient City Soccer Club
PO Box 885
St Augustine, Florida
32085
ACSC Model for Development
Click on the link to see Ancient City Soccer Club’s curriculum for player development. If you have any questions regarding the curriculum contact Recreation Director, Casey O'Linn.